Kate Bush - Cloudbusting

Melody

Melody

• Syllabic vocals

• Modal

• Use of counter melodies in violin - stepwise and repetitive

Harmony

• Modal step chord sequence

• Use of 7ths and 9ths chords

• Use of sus and slash chords

Rhythm/Metre/Tempo

• Fastish tempo throughout

• Syncopation and fast repeated notes

Texture

• Homorhythmic string chords

• Polyphonic feel in chorus

• Use of silence before

Tonality

• C# minor

• No key changes

Instrumentation

• Fairly conventional use of pop instruments

• No bass or electric guitar

• Fairlight CMI, digital sounds like steam train

• Drums mainly play at end a ‘military’ snare

Dynamics/Articulation

Mf mainly, louder at the end

Structure

• Extended conventional structure

• Common method of skipping the 3rd verse